JT and Sarah were on the flounder today using Seahawk Silversides and minnows #floundercandy #seahawksportscenter2024 #thetugisthedrug
The temperature roller coaster continues to provide thrills and actual chills as the Eastern Shore fishing “Springs “ into action. From the beach to the bay, the action has been as varied as the weather . On thing is for sure, the Eastern Shore has a lot to offer in the pursuit of good times!
The surf has been on fire as many sportsmen of the suds target black, and red drum, chopper blues and even a few linesiders heading up the beach. The fish are taking modified fish finder rigs tipped with sand fleas and chunks of crab soaked in the surf waiting for the sacred strike which will send their reel screaming. Most of the black drum have been the perfect eating size. However, the reds and rock have lucked out and been returned to the angry Atlantic. The big blues have battled anglers who offered chunks of mullet as incentive to come to dinner.
The VA Barrier Islands have continued to offer consistent floundering in its back bays. We have had fish that buried the scale at the six pound mark brought in this week. White Gulp shrimp has been hot as anglers target flatfish fillets on the ebb tide in fairly shallow water in the 10 foot or less range. As always the most important component to a flourishing flounder catch is clean, clear water. The old saying is if you can’t see your prop in the water you are wasting your time and need to move on to greener… I mean cleaner pastures.
The Seaside inlets are also offering some drum action. Black drum have been chomping down on crab and clam baits offered on 8/0 octopus and octopus circles with fish finder rigs. Some of these bellowing behemoths have topped the 50 inch mark. A trophy like this is truly a supersized seaside surprise.
The shallows and marshes of the coastal bays have started to produce some striped and speckled quarry. This past week a buddy of mine “ Crazy Larry “ and myself went out in the Chincoteague bay casting paddletails and rap-10’s. The rock action was pretty good with fish to about 27 inches. While we didn’t see any, there had been a few specks coerced into the cooler by chunks of delicious soft crab. Either way the coastal bays offer a great opportunity for a quick trip to get your heart pumping and drag singing!
The Chesapeake has also had the percussion of our beloved drum in its waters. Blacks have taken up residence in their normal haunts around the CBBT as well as some of the oyster rocks and hard bottom in the Pocomoke sound. Clam and crab have accounted for most of the bent rods. In the grassy shallows predatory reds and specs are on the hunt as sportsmen of the shallows are simultaneously hunting them. While I can’t wait for the casting bite to blow up like a spring nor’easter, anglers soaking bait have definitely accounted for most of the spotted sport.
Whatever you do-make sure you get your buddy, the kids, the dog or even your wife if you have to and get out there and enjoy this wonderful place we call home!!
The surf has been on fire as many sportsmen of the suds target black, and red drum, chopper blues and even a few linesiders heading up the beach. The fish are taking modified fish finder rigs tipped with sand fleas and chunks of crab soaked in the surf waiting for the sacred strike which will send their reel screaming. Most of the black drum have been the perfect eating size. However, the reds and rock have lucked out and been returned to the angry Atlantic. The big blues have battled anglers who offered chunks of mullet as incentive to come to dinner.
The VA Barrier Islands have continued to offer consistent floundering in its back bays. We have had fish that buried the scale at the six pound mark brought in this week. White Gulp shrimp has been hot as anglers target flatfish fillets on the ebb tide in fairly shallow water in the 10 foot or less range. As always the most important component to a flourishing flounder catch is clean, clear water. The old saying is if you can’t see your prop in the water you are wasting your time and need to move on to greener… I mean cleaner pastures.
The Seaside inlets are also offering some drum action. Black drum have been chomping down on crab and clam baits offered on 8/0 octopus and octopus circles with fish finder rigs. Some of these bellowing behemoths have topped the 50 inch mark. A trophy like this is truly a supersized seaside surprise.
The shallows and marshes of the coastal bays have started to produce some striped and speckled quarry. This past week a buddy of mine “ Crazy Larry “ and myself went out in the Chincoteague bay casting paddletails and rap-10’s. The rock action was pretty good with fish to about 27 inches. While we didn’t see any, there had been a few specks coerced into the cooler by chunks of delicious soft crab. Either way the coastal bays offer a great opportunity for a quick trip to get your heart pumping and drag singing!
The Chesapeake has also had the percussion of our beloved drum in its waters. Blacks have taken up residence in their normal haunts around the CBBT as well as some of the oyster rocks and hard bottom in the Pocomoke sound. Clam and crab have accounted for most of the bent rods. In the grassy shallows predatory reds and specs are on the hunt as sportsmen of the shallows are simultaneously hunting them. While I can’t wait for the casting bite to blow up like a spring nor’easter, anglers soaking bait have definitely accounted for most of the spotted sport.
Whatever you do-make sure you get your buddy, the kids, the dog or even your wife if you have to and get out there and enjoy this wonderful place we call home!!
Miss Dawn and Mr Terry had another fun day gettin on those Eastern Shore flounder , “ gotta hookm to cookm “ best bait today was those Seahawk Silversides #floundercandy #seahawksportscenter2024 #thetugisthedrug
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Well they say April showers bring may flounders… I mean flowers. The fact is the flowers and the flounder are popping up and making the Eastern shore an awesome place to spend time and tide with friends and family doing what we love most!
The seaside has continued to be a great place to flounder around. Hungry flat fish have devoured Sea Hawk flounder rigs tipped with silversides and minnows with a side of swimming mullet Gulp to sweeten the deal. We had the best results on baits displayed on pink teasers in water depths of less than than 10 feet. In fact, we had a few fish attack baits on the flats with as little as 2 feet of water. It’s truly exciting to watch these awesome ambush predators spring into action and ingulf your bait right before your eyes. Remember, more important than any rig or bait, the necessity for clean water is probably the single most important factor to ensure flakey white fillets on the dinner table.
The coastal bays have also provided some speckled sport. Along with rock, specks have graced us with their presence as anglers test their skills casting soft plastics and suspending baits around creek mouths and other bait laden structure. This fishery is just beginning and should gain strength as the month of May makes our way to a warmer Eastern Shore.
The serine sands of the barrier islands are supporting successful excursions in pursuit of both striped and spotted subjects. Surf anglers have stretched their line on reds and blacks as well as rock ( which must be released in VA). These trophies have been tempted to take a ride through the suds with modified fish finder as well as hi-lo rigs tipped with a variety of baits including crab clam and sand fleas.
This past week we received the first of a “ hard” sign spring here to stay…Softcrabs! And if the crabs are shed’n it definitely time to get fish’n ! The grassy shallows of the sounds have been the scene of some speck and spot tail action as anglers set and wait to lure unsuspecting subjects over the gunwale with chunks of crab on bottom rigs. There has been a “spec “ of activity for these throwing lures as topwater plugs walk the dog right into the mouths of waiting prizes. We also got to try the new Gulp violet haze baits with great success that led to a bent rod or two. Remember, to save the pursuits of stripes till the last half of May to help ensure your citations are for fish and not violations.
So as the weather warms and the days get longer don’t let your time and chance to enjoy the Eastern Shore grow short. It really doesn’t matter, from the salty Atlantic, to the scenic Chesapeake there’s always something to do in this wonderful place that we call home!
The seaside has continued to be a great place to flounder around. Hungry flat fish have devoured Sea Hawk flounder rigs tipped with silversides and minnows with a side of swimming mullet Gulp to sweeten the deal. We had the best results on baits displayed on pink teasers in water depths of less than than 10 feet. In fact, we had a few fish attack baits on the flats with as little as 2 feet of water. It’s truly exciting to watch these awesome ambush predators spring into action and ingulf your bait right before your eyes. Remember, more important than any rig or bait, the necessity for clean water is probably the single most important factor to ensure flakey white fillets on the dinner table.
The coastal bays have also provided some speckled sport. Along with rock, specks have graced us with their presence as anglers test their skills casting soft plastics and suspending baits around creek mouths and other bait laden structure. This fishery is just beginning and should gain strength as the month of May makes our way to a warmer Eastern Shore.
The serine sands of the barrier islands are supporting successful excursions in pursuit of both striped and spotted subjects. Surf anglers have stretched their line on reds and blacks as well as rock ( which must be released in VA). These trophies have been tempted to take a ride through the suds with modified fish finder as well as hi-lo rigs tipped with a variety of baits including crab clam and sand fleas.
This past week we received the first of a “ hard” sign spring here to stay…Softcrabs! And if the crabs are shed’n it definitely time to get fish’n ! The grassy shallows of the sounds have been the scene of some speck and spot tail action as anglers set and wait to lure unsuspecting subjects over the gunwale with chunks of crab on bottom rigs. There has been a “spec “ of activity for these throwing lures as topwater plugs walk the dog right into the mouths of waiting prizes. We also got to try the new Gulp violet haze baits with great success that led to a bent rod or two. Remember, to save the pursuits of stripes till the last half of May to help ensure your citations are for fish and not violations.
So as the weather warms and the days get longer don’t let your time and chance to enjoy the Eastern Shore grow short. It really doesn’t matter, from the salty Atlantic, to the scenic Chesapeake there’s always something to do in this wonderful place that we call home!
